TextBack Pro for handymen

Solo trader. One pair of hands.
Phone rings 12 times a day.

You are the receptionist, the engineer, and the sales team all in one. TextBack Pro acts as your virtual PA, replying to every missed caller in under 5 seconds so you never have to choose between the job in front of you and the job calling you.

Free 14-day trial, no credit card required
Auto-reply to every missed call in under 5 seconds
TextBack Pro captures job details and books appointments
Works with your existing UK number, no new kit needed
Trusted by UK handymen. Cancel anytime.
UK handyman carrying out home repairs and maintenance
Sound familiar?

Running a solo handyman business means the phone always rings at the worst time.

It is a Wednesday morning. You are fitting a kitchen door in Wandsworth. Drill in hand, hinges out, screws in your teeth. The phone rings. Unknown number. You cannot stop without risking a wonky hinge and an unhappy customer. It rings out. That was a landlord with a list of five maintenance jobs across two flats. Click-and-collect furniture assembly, a leaking tap, two curtain rails, and a gate latch. Three days of work. By lunchtime, they had booked a handyman who replied to their text within two minutes.

As a solo trader, you are always mid-task when the next customer calls. TextBack Pro acts as your PA, replying to every caller instantly so your diary fills automatically, even when your hands are completely full.

12
Average missed calls per day for a busy sole-trader handyman. Each one a job that went somewhere else.
under 5s
Time between missed call and TextBack Pro sending an SMS reply on your behalf, automatically.
£650
Weekly revenue the average handyman loses to missed calls before they put an auto-reply system in place.
Real situations

Every missed call has a cost. TextBack Pro handles it every time.

The situation
TextBack Pro handles it
A landlord calls with a list of maintenance jobs across two rental properties. Leaking tap, broken door handle, fence panel down, three hours of work total. You are fitting flat-pack furniture and cannot safely answer.
TextBack Pro replies in under 5 seconds: "Hi, it is Mark from MH Handyman. Sorry I missed your call. What jobs need doing?" The landlord texts the full list. You reply with your day rate and availability. You win three hours of work and a repeat client.
The situation
TextBack Pro handles it
A homeowner calls about a flat-pack wardrobe assembly. Medium job, easy money, half a day. They also mention they have a bathroom mirror and two curtain poles to fit. You missed the call while hanging a door.
TextBack Pro replies and asks what tasks they need done. The homeowner lists everything. You reply with your availability and a fixed price. They book for Saturday. No phone tag, no lost booking.
The situation
TextBack Pro handles it
A letting agent calls needing a reliable handyman for ongoing maintenance calls across their portfolio. This is the account that can fill your diary indefinitely. You missed the call while on a job across the city.
TextBack Pro replies professionally and asks about their portfolio and what kind of work they need covered. The agent provides their requirements. You call back with a clear proposal. You land the account. Missed calls become the best booking you ever made.
How it works

Set up in 5 minutes. Works all day while you work.

1
Customer calls, you miss it
You are mid-task, driving, or already talking to another customer. The phone rings and you cannot answer. Without TextBack Pro, that caller books whoever they can reach first.
2
SMS goes out in under 5 seconds
TextBack Pro sends: "Hi, it is Mark from MH Handyman. Sorry I missed your call. What jobs do you need done?" They reply with the full list. You see it when you are free.
3
TextBack Pro books the job
TextBack Pro handles the conversation, captures what needs doing, and books a visit. You finish the current job with the next one already confirmed in your calendar.
Built for handymen

Everything a solo trader needs to run a tighter business.

Your virtual PA
TextBack Pro replies to every missed call in under 5 seconds. As a solo trader it acts as the receptionist you cannot afford to hire.
Job list capture
TextBack Pro asks what tasks need doing. You get the full job list by text before you even call back. No more turning up without knowing what is involved.
Diary management
TextBack Pro connects to your Google Calendar and offers available slots. Jobs get booked without phone tag or back-and-forth texts with each customer.
Landlord and agent accounts
Letting agents and landlords with ongoing maintenance work are the clients that fill a handyman's diary permanently. TextBack Pro makes sure you capture every one of those calls.
Follow-up sequences
Enquiries that go quiet after the first SMS get a follow-up the next day. Jobs that were thinking about it come back to you instead of going to someone else.
Dashboard and call history
Every missed call, every SMS, every reply in one clean dashboard. See your week at a glance and know which enquiries are waiting for a reply from you.
UK handyman carrying out home maintenance and repair work

"I was losing at least four or five bookings a week because I was always mid-job when calls came in. Since I set up TextBack Pro, those bookings are mine. The message goes out while I am still working. Customers reply and they are waiting for me. My weekly revenue went up by over £600 in the first month."

Mark H., Handyman, South London

FAQ

Yes. A handyman who does five £80 jobs a week rather than missing three of them earns £240 more per week, over £12,000 more per year. Small jobs add up and the subscription pays for itself many times over. But it is also the landlord accounts and repeat clients that make the biggest difference.
Yes. TextBack Pro asks an open question about what work they need. Customers often reply with a full list of tasks. You see the scope before you call back and can quote more accurately and confidently.
Yes. TextBack Pro replies to every missed call 24 hours a day. Homeowners and landlords often call in the evenings and on weekends when they have time. Replying instantly at 7pm on a Saturday is exactly how you become the first choice handyman in your area.
You can customise the message to let callers know your next availability and ask if they can wait. Many homeowners prefer to book a reliable handyman for next week than take a chance on an unknown one available today. You fill the future diary without the stress of overcommitting.
Under 5 minutes. You enter your number, write your message, and you are live. The first missed call reply goes out automatically. No technical knowledge required and no new equipment to buy.

Stop losing handyman jobs
to unanswered calls.

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